Map Tools: Ruler

Feature Summary

The Map Tools Ruler feature in GSatTrack is a versatile tool designed to enhance the user's ability to measure distances directly on the map. The Ruler feature allows users to perform precise measurements, facilitating detailed planning and analysis for a wide range of operational tasks.

Overview:

The Map Tools Ruler feature in GSatTrack provides users with the ability to measure distances between points on the map. This functionality is crucial for effective route planning, asset management, and geographical analysis. The ruler tool is user-friendly and offers high accuracy, ensuring that users can make informed decisions based on precise measurements.

Additional Information

How-To: Use Ruler

Go to the Map Mode Indicator in the top right-hand corner of the portal and select “Ruler”
Click on two or more points on the map
Interact with the new map data

Key Features

Distance Measurement: Allows users to measure the straight-line distance between multiple points on the map.
Multiple Units of Measurement: Supports various units of measurement, including kilometers, miles, meters, and feet, allowing users to choose the most relevant unit for their needs.
Interactive and Easy to Use: Features an intuitive interface that makes it easy to select points and calculate distances or areas, with real-time updates as the map is manipulated.
Integration with Other Features: Seamlessly integrates with other features, allowing users to combine measurements with other functionalities such as geofences and route planning.

Use Cases

Route Planning: Use the ruler tool to measure distances between waypoints, ensuring optimal route planning and efficient navigation for fleet operations.
Geofence Creation: Measure the perimeter of a proposed geofence area to ensure accurate boundary placement and effective monitoring of assets within designated zones.
Land and Area Management: Calculate the area of fields, construction sites, or other land parcels to assist in land management, planning, and resource allocation.
Incident Analysis: Measure the distance from assets to incident locations to assess response times and plan efficient emergency response strategies.
Asset Deployment Planning: Use distance measurements to plan the deployment of assets, ensuring that they are optimally placed to cover required areas and meet operational demands.
Infrastructure Development: Calculate the area of proposed development sites and measure distances between infrastructure components to aid in planning and construction projects.